Performance: Commercial Music (9741.2)

Successful contemporary musicianship requires instrumental proficiency and an integrated approach to the craft and nature of performance. This requires a critical understanding of performance genres and a practical understanding of performance techniques in a range of differing commercial contexts.
This unit promotes an impartial approach to performance, focusing on basic musicianship, stagecraft, verbal and non-verbal communication, collaboration, planning, rehearsal, performance and self-reflection. It aims to develop an understanding of the contextual nature of performance and identify key historical and cultural reference points that define performance practice. It also promotes acoustic and semi-acoustic performance in smaller to medium-sized venues and the development of basic skills using compact P.A. systems.

This introductory unit provides the foundation for all further studies in music performance and complements Musicianship: Contextualising the contemporary and Composition: Song writing and historical perspectives units, though these units are not considered co-requisites.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify musical elements and performance practice techniques in differing contemporary music genres;
2. Recognise and locate music appropriate for a simulated performance venue;
3. Prepare and perform an acoustic/semi-acoustic "cover" set in collaboration with others;
4. Review development of own performance and peers; and
5. Demonstrate proficiency using a compact P.A. system.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

None.